People warming to new homes built nearby, survey finds

By Hamish Champ2018-06-08T05:00:00

Over-65s still the most opposed to new homes being built in their local area

Attitudes towards the building of new homes have warmed in the past eight years according to new research, but older people still have a problem with residential schemes going up in their neck of the woods.

A survey of people’s views on new homes being built in their local area carried out last year by the government found that 55% were in favour and 21% against. This contrasted with 2010’s 28% and 46% figures respectively.

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